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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 U-M wrestlers will no longer be allowed to use rubber suits and other vapor-impermeable coverings. File photo by Bob Kalmbach By Jane R. Elgass A task force convened following the death in December of wrestler Jeff Reese has made seven recommendations to promote wrestling safety. Reese collapsed and died…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 By Kerry Colligan Jackie McClain, executive director of human resources and affirmative action, spoke to and answered questions from the Senate Assembly at its December meeting. McClain addressed the process for proposing changes to the benefits program in the context of the M-CARE preference initiative, and discussed issues facing…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 Football team members hoisted trophies aloft at the close of the rally in Crisler Arena Sunday evening that celebrated the Big Ten championship, Rose Bowl victory and national championship. The hardware (from left) are the Big Ten Conference Trophy, Rose Bowl Trophy, Heisman Trophy (with winner Charles Woodson), Associated…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 Crisp air and maize and blue skies were the order of the day for hundreds of Wolverine faithful Sunday afternoon, many garbed head-to-toe in maize and blue regalia, who attended the 38-unit parade celebrating the football team’s Big Ten championship, Rose Bowl victory and national championship. Parade participants included…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 Silas Cobb (front) of Barbour Middle School in Detroit, was one of a number of students from a number of schools who participated in Dance Day in mid-December. The event is part of the Dance Department’s outreach program, with classes featuring Congolese drummings and dancing taught by adjunct lecturer…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 By Wono LeeNews and Information Services The University’s research expenditures increased by 3.9 percent in 1996-97, reaching another record total of $458,478,301. “By any common set of criteria–whether research expenditures, academic publications, or awards and fellowships per faculty member, for example–the U-M continues to rank among the top in…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 By Deborah GilbertNews and Information Services The University has launched a multidisciplinary Health Services Research Initiative that will provide support to health services researchers throughout the University. John R.C. Wheeler, professor of health management and policy, School of Public Health, will direct the initiative. Wheeler is an internationally recognized…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 Kelbaugh By Jane R. Elgass Douglas S. Kelbaugh, professor of architecture and urban design at the University of Washington since 1985, will be recommended as dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Planning following an international search. If approved by the Regents at their Jan. 15-16 meeting, his…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 Martin Luther King commemoration events calendar By Bernie DeGroatNews and Information Services The University will celebrate Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 19) with dozens of events beginning this week and running throughout January. The MLK Symposium officially kicks off this Saturday (Jan. 17) with children’s (ages 10 and older)…
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January 14, 1998
The University Record, January 14, 1998 By Gretchen WeirM-Pathways Space management system leads in 1998 The M-Pathways project is introducing its first campuswide information system this month. Developed with the help of the Medical School, LS&A, School of Public Health, College of Engineering and the Flint campus, this system will simplify the annual chore of…
